encounter
noun/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
Frequency rank: #2,956 most common English word
Meaning
An unexpected meeting; to meet or experience something.
Example sentence
During our hike, we had a surprising encounter with a family of deer.
Synonyms & related words
- meeting
- experience
- run-in
- contact
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